Chief Engineer

Hotel:

Springfield University Plaza

Position: Chief Engineer

Atrium SPIRIT – where teamwork, passion and appreciation ignite service excellence

University Plaza in Springfield, Missouri is on the lookout for a dynamic Chief Engineer to join our team! With 267 beautifully appointed rooms and 46,059 sq. ft. of flexible event space, this isn't just a job – it's an experience! If you're ready to bring your passion and energy to the heart of the action, then University Plaza is the place to be. Let's make every moment count – apply now and let the adventure begin!

Benefits:

• Free Lunch!
• Monthly employee socials to honor all anniversaries, birthdays, employee of the month and manager of the quarter recognition.
• Positive team culture and opportunity for advancement.
• Monthly coffee with the GM – free beverage item from café provided.
• Discounted rates at Atrium properties.
• Merit Increases, Referral Bonus, Paid Vacation/Sick time/holidays, Health/401K, Daily Pay option, Tuition Reimbursements, Management training, Gym membership discounts, Auto/Home Insurance and Pet Insurance.
• Conveniently located close to downtown Springfield and Missouri State University.

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of the Chief Engineer is to ensure guests have an excellent experience through managing the engineering department and supervising maintenance operations while exhibiting leadership, integrity, initiative, composure, decision-making skills, flexibility, and adaptability in relation to business needs and crisis.

Work Performed:

• Lead, develop, and train a diverse and effective team in accordance with Atrium Core Values.
• Manage engineering associates by ensuring they understand employment practices, recommending employment decisions and corrective action, supporting performance management, and implementing discipline.
• Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and supplies.
• Troubleshoot and repair malfunctions in mechanical and electrical systems and other equipment throughout the hotel.
• Participate in the development of the engineering and Capital budget, which at times involves strategic agility and sound planning capability.
• Create work schedules while managing and measuring departmental needs and productivity.
• Oversee preventative maintenance assignments and the execution of Capital projects in partnership with the Atrium capital team.
• Maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and all relevant Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Track guest room requests for servicing and ensure completion.
• Serve as the head of the property’s loss prevention and risk management programs, managing the hotel loss prevention committees and ensuring all life safety systems are code compliant.
• Follow all company safety and security policies and procedures, including reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to management.
• Any and all other work as required to complete the primary purpose of the position.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of engineering experience to include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing.
• Prior supervisory/leadership experience.
• Prior responsibility for a department budget with a fundamental understanding of a P&L statement, labor costs, and other R&M expenses.
• Experience in managing utilities and energy systems.
• Understanding of capital planning and replacement cycles.
• Experience with NFPA fire code and life safety systems, controls.
• Experience working with industrial laundry and kitchen equipment.
• Prior hotel experience.
• Certifications in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC.

When you’re an Atrium Associate, you’re a part of a crucial workforce providing the ultimate ‘Home Away From Home’ for our guests. We know that it takes a lot of time and effort to provide these exceptional experiences, so we reward your efforts with a competitive compensation plan and other benefits and perks that allow you to offer your best to our guests.

Daily Pay

Significant Travel Discounts on Marriott and/or Hilton properties

401k Plans

Medical Insurance

Other property specific benefits

Plus, we make sure you can grow your career the way you want to through internship programs, training and development, and over 80 hotels that offer incredible opportunities for career-driven associates.